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Epidemiology and Clinical features Mnemonic: LMNOP Lower extremity predilection (proximal femur > tibial diaphysis) Male predilection (2:1 to 3:1) Night pain relieved by NSAIDs (absent…

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Thoracolumbar Metastases Management : Mnemonic Approach

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Jun 15, 2021 No Comments Musculoskeletal system Oncology Orthopedics

The primary malignancies that commonly metastasize to the spine can be recalled using the mnemonic: PB KTL (or “Lead Kettle”. Prostate Breast Kidney Thyroid Lungs…

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Working formulation of NHL (Mnemonic)

Epomedicine Jan 16, 2019 No Comments Hematology Oncology Pathology

All follicular except large cell: Low grade All diffuse: Intermediate grade Blastic and non-cleaved: High grade

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Gastric Carcinoma : Quick Review

Epomedicine Feb 28, 2018 No Comments Gastrointestinal system Oncology Surgery

Etiology and Risk factors of Gastric Carcinoma Mnemonic: 14 “A”s Animal foods (smoked, cured or preserved – contains high nitroso- compounds) Anti-oxidant poor foods Acetaldehyde in Alcohol…

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Wilm’s Tumor (Nephroblastoma) : Quick review

Epomedicine Oct 27, 2017 6 Comments Oncology Renal and Electroloyte Surgery

Wilm’s tumor is the most common primary renal tumor of childhood. Origin: Embryonic nephrogenic (mesodermal) cells Mechanism: Deletion of WT-1 gene on chromosome 11 Pathology:…

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Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) : Quick review

Epomedicine Feb 7, 2017 No Comments ObGyn Oncology Reproductive system

Follow-up protocol Post-Evacuation of Molar Pregnancy Weekly hCG measurements until hCG becomes undetectable Once hCG is undetectable, 2 further specimens should be obtained at weekly…

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